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Hello Guitar Friends, welcome to Ruhr Guitars - your premier source for used acoustic guitars. Here you will find a large selection of modern steel string guitars and beautiful vintage guitars. We are always interested in buying or trading quality acoustic guitars. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at +4915566467985. You can also take a look at our website: ruhr-guitars.com For sale is a rare Martin HD-40 MK, hand-signed by Mark Knopfler, developed in close collaboration with the Dire Straits frontman. This Dreadnought guitar was made in the USA in 2001 and limited to 251 pieces. The instrument stands out for its high-quality craftsmanship and the selection of premium tonewoods.The guitar features a top made of Italian Alpine spruce from the legendary Val di Fiemme, one of the world’s finest wood suppliers for musical instruments. This spruce is prized for its ability to produce subtle tonal nuances and exceptional overtones, making it perfect for fingerstyle players who appreciate detailed sound. The body is made of East Indian rosewood, providing deep, resonant bass and balanced projection.The ebony fingerboard is adorned with 42-style Snowflake inlays, and Mark Knopfler’s signature is located between the 19th and 20th frets. Another highlight is the headstock, made from Indian rosewood, inlaid with a mother-of-pearl CF Martin logo, framed by ivoroid binding.This guitar is in excellent, nearly mint condition and comes with its original Martin Geib-Style Deluxe case.Specifications:Model: HD-40MK (Mark Knopfler) Year: 2001 Body Size: D-14 Fret Top: Solid Italian Alpine Spruce Rosette: Special Historical Edition Bracing: DOM Forward Shifted, scalloped 5/16” braces (7.94 mm) Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood Binding: Grained Ivoroid Neck: Solid Mahogany Neck Profile: Modified V Fingerboard: Solid Black Ebony Nut Width: 1 11/16” (43.5 mm) Scale Length: 25.4” (645 mm) Inlays: Style 42 Snowflake Inlays, Mark Knopfler’s signature between the 19th and 20th frets Bridge: Solid Black Ebony, Belly-Style Tuners: Waverly Nickel with Butterbean knobs Pickguard: Tortoise-colored, beveled, and polished Case: Martin 545MV Geib Style™ Signed Label: Signed by C.F. Martin IV and Mark Knopfler, limited to 251 pieces We choose our guitars carefully and want to resell them with a clear conscience. That is why we describe the guitars for sale as accurately as possible. Each guitar is thoroughly checked and optimized by our luthier before being sold. The guitars can be played in Hattingen by appointment. We want you to be happy with the guitar you have bought. Sometimes, however, you can only tell if a guitar is right for you after playing it for a while. If this is not the case, you have the right to return the guitar to us within 14 days. We ship insured and professionally packed by DHL or UPS. You can pay by bank transfer, Paypal and cash. A video call via Whats App to see the guitar live is possible at any time. We look forward to your inquiries Your Ruhr Guitars Team